texasman

I have a 03 F150 Supercrew FX4. Im about to do some landscaping for my house. Whats the safest amount i can carry in my bed. At most will be traveling 10 miles from the store to my house no high speeds mainly 35mph. Thanks for any input.

blupupher

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4.6 payload is 1495 lbs (minus passenger weight)
5.4 payload is 1640 lbs (minus passenger weight)

jprevat

iTrader: (1)

I would say borrow a trailer or rent one and take a lot fewer trips.

Red-Ford

I had 1800 LBS of dirt in the bed of my truck with my toolbox that has maybe another 100 lbs or so in it, did just fine on 50 mph roads for 10-15 miles I think it was. I have the 4.6L engine, but I also have F-250 LD springs with an AAL so that helped me out a lot.

Brianmcg321

I fit a half pallet of cinder blocks in the back of my truck. It handled it no problem. 1/2 a pallet is 54 cinder blocks at 35lb a piece. 35x54=1,890 lbs. It felt a little funny at first, but it handled just like my Chevy Tahoe. It still stops really well and I didn't feel much lean in any corners.

Brianmcg321

I just checked Home Depots website and they have the blocks at 28lbs each. So that's only 1,512lbs.

jprevat

iTrader: (1)

I still dont think I would go more than that.

Brianmcg321

Nope. That would be my limit as well. I had to adjust all my mirrors as it lowered the back end so much. LOL.